It’s that time again; we are looking for eight new panelists for the Spring 2015 S.O.A.P. Panel! The S.O.A.P. Panel involves testing eight mystery fragrances in soapy projects. Throughout the testing process, keep us updated via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or your own personal blog. The testing notes and opinions are then used to help us decide which new fragrances to add to the spring 2015 line. Sound fun? Scroll to read more, and see the four new fragrances chosen from Winter 2014 S.O.A.P. Panel!
Each member of the panel will receive eight bottles of approximately 1 oz. of fragrance oil. These fragrances can be tested in cold process, melt and pour, lotions or other bath and body products. To keep opinions unbiased, the fragrances will not have names, but instead will be labeled with a number. Not knowing the name is part of the fun!
After testing, each S.O.A.P. Panel member fills out a survey about the fragrances. The survey includes questions such as, “What would you name this fragrance?” and “Which fragrance was your favorite, and least favorite? Why?” Information posted to social media outlets are also taken into consideration when reviewing the feedback about each mystery fragrance. We love hearing your honest opinions regarding the fragrances, so an ideal member of the panel won’t hold their feelings back.
Below are some of the fun social media updates made by the Winter 2015 S.O.A.P. Panel. It’s so fun to watch the videos and read the blog posts about each mystery fragrance. Nicole from Stargazer Soaps made an awesome video which demonstrates the testing process for each scent. The video also shows Nicole cutting into the soap and sharing her opinion for each scent. I love that Nicole gave away the sample soaps in a contest via her Facebook page.
Heather from Fatty’s Soap Co. created great blog posts for the first four scents she tested…just take a look at her beautiful projects below! From the top left going clockwise are Heather’s Berry Happy Soap, KaPow! Soap, Island Joe Soap and the beautiful Petals and Whispers Soap. The names that Heather gave each soap are so fun.
Curious about the winning fragrances from the Winter 204 S.O.A.P. Panel? They went live today on the BrambleBerry.com! Normally, only three fragrances are added from each panel. The Winter S.O.A.P. Panel had so many awesome fragrances that we brought in four! The four fragrances are Island Escape Fragrance Oil, Electric Lemonade Fragrance Oil, Crisp Cotton Fragrance Oil and the Made to Measure Fragrance Oil.
Top Row, left to right: Crisp Cotton Fragrance Oil, Island Escape Fragrance Oil
Bottom Row, left to right: Electric Lemonade Cocktail Fragrance Oil, Made to Measure Fragrance Oil
Want to join in the fun? Entering is easy!
Note: S.O.A.P. Panel members have about 7 weeks to test the fragrances. Please make sure you will be able to commit to testing all fragrances before entering. Because these fragrances can’t ship internationally, we are not able accept international entries.
To Enter:
- Tweet, Facebook, Pin, Instagram or blog about your favorite Bramble Berry product (including the links) and why you should be selected for the S.O.A.P. team.
- Comment on this blog post, with links to your social media updates.
- The last day to enter is this Thursday, February 26th. You can still post about your favorite BB product, but you won’t be considered for the panel!
- S.O.A.P. Panel will be announced on February 27th and samples will be sent out by March 4th.
- Completed surveys need to be returned by May 4th. Ready, Set … Apply! =)
Tammie says
Are the winners listed her and/or on Face Book or only notified privately?
Just curious.
Thank you.
Tammie~
Kelsey says
Hi Tammie!
You can find a list of the winners here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/facebook-instagram-photo-week-feb-21st-feb-27th-spring-2015-s-o-p-panelists/
We will also be updating the blog with the results! We can’t wait to find out what they think of the scents. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Rhiannon says
Ah, I hope I’m not too late! It’s still Thursday on the west coast, right?!
https://instagram.com/p/zmCdURPFgs/
Kelsey says
Hi Rhiannon!
Nope, not too late! Thanks for your submission. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Sarah says
https://www.facebook.com/sarah.byington1
https://instagram.com/bakinggirl415/
squeaking in at the last moment
Kelsey says
Hi Sarah!
Just in time! Thanks so much for your entry. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Merlinda Ly says
Link: https://www.facebook.com/Chocobath
I made my first purchase with Bramble Berry last week and received my goods a couple days ago. Which Bramble Berry product is my favorite so far? Definitely their heat resistant, microwave and boil safe plastic pouches – although technically, I did not order these (https://www.brambleberry.com/Large-Heat-Resistant-Plastic-Po…). The coconut and palm oils that I ordered actually came in these pouches. They are not only super convenient but also mess-free. No more scooping oils/butters out of a container for me – Just melt and pour!
My order with BB also included lye, oils, pigments, molds and even a hand blender! Everything that a new cold process soap maker needs to start their soapy adventures. Being a part of the S.O.A.P team will be a great way to familiarize and experiment with the BB fragrance line.
Wish me luck everyone!
Kelsey says
Hi Merlinda!
Thanks so much for your submission! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
The Black Currant says
Here I am squeezing in my last minute entry!
https://theblackcurrantshop.wordpress.com/2015/02/26/brambleberry-2015-s-o-a-p-panel-entry/
Just made it! We’ll see if I get lucky! 😀
Kelsey says
Hi there!
Thanks so much for applying! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Tammie says
Good day everyone,
I posted this her and on the BrambleBerry FB Page https://www.facebook.com/BrambleBerry?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/BrambleBerry/posts/10155264081225504 Since I was not 100% sure if I had to do both.
Better safe than sorry. 🙂
Why I would like to be considered for this S.O.A.P Team/panel.
I have been only soaping for a couple of years, but I am finding it harder and harder to find new scents that wow me. I think that is because I am one that once I find something I like I don’t like to try new things.
I think that the idea of ‘mystery’ scents would make me more open to trying new things and give me the push I need to venture out and try new scents when shopping.
As of right now my favorite https://www.brambleberry.com/ product(S) is their Cocoa Butter. https://www.brambleberry.com/Cocoa-Butter-P3218.aspx
Brambleberry is the only place that I have found a reasonable price for Cocoa Butter Pellets and the quality is wonderful. So it is a win, win.
I have found the Cocoa Butter Melts but they are bigger and the few time I have bought them they act as if they were over heated when poured. I have never had any quality or performance issues when I have purchased the Cocoa Butter Pellets from Brambleberry.
Also, the pellets save me so much time not having to shave or cut bars, bricks or trying to spoon hard rock like butter out of jars. The Pellets also helps prevent the over melting/cooking when using small amounts for things like chap stick/lip balms. (Over heated Cocoa Butter is icky)
With Fragrance oils my favorite would have to be Santa’s Spruce.
https://www.brambleberry.com/Santas-Spruce-Fragrance-Oil-P3867.aspx
This oil is marketed and sold as Holiday oil but it can be used year round. I have even had request for it in Bath bombs for Valentine’s day! The scent is clean, crisp and almost energizing. You can scent some spice and trees but it is not woodsy and does not smell like a kitchen full of baking goods.
There are just too many items that I like from Brambleberry but those two I would have to say make my top 10 list.
Thank you for this opportunity and taking the time to read my entry.
Have a good day.
Tammie~
Tammie says
I did post on Pinterest too.
Sorry, I am new to the posting/blogging and what not.
Tammie~
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/130041507966655312/
Kelsey says
Hi Tammie!
Thanks a bunch for entering! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Sharon Boyd Chapman says
My post reads: I want to enter Brambleberry’s S.O.A.P. contest! My favorite product (if I can only pick one) would have to be Salty Mariner Fragrance Oil at the moment. I love this smell! It reminds me of traveling on the Baltic Sea with my husband, one of my fondest memories. I always tie scents with memories. I think we all do. If it is a childhood memory of walking on the beach or picking roses for my grandmother, smell has a way of bringing all of these memories back to us. I think that I would be a very good candidate for the S.O.A.P panel because I do love fragrances so much and because I would enjoy the process so immensely. I would love to do videos of projects using the new scents and posting them online and offering those items up for auction to help raise money for our local food bank.
Sharon Boyd Chapman says
https://www.facebook.com/sharon.chapman.585
Kelsey says
Hi Sharon!
Thanks so much for your entry! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Salty Mariner Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Salty-Mariner-Fragrance-Oil-P3687.aspx
Jasmin says
My favorite bramble berry product are the melt and pour colouring blocks. It’s an extremely useful, effectively priced product for me.
I would love to be on this years S.O.A.P. Panel because it’s on my goal list. Every time I’ve seen it since I first bought something from brambleberry I’ve wanted to do it. I’m a very, VERY small time business owner and, there many goals to accomplish. I turned 29 yesterday and, I thought “why the heck not!! I wanted to do the soap swap for years and, finally have done it TWICE, I can do this too!!”
So hopefully I will be able to one day, I love this company. (I hope the link works)
https://instagram.com/p/zkOsiqm0Wm/
Kelsey says
Hi Jasmin!
I love using color blocks as well! Thanks so much for applying. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Color blocks for melt and pour: https://www.brambleberry.com/Color-Blocks-for-Melt-Pour–C340.aspx
Michael Brzycki says
Here’s a link to my Facebook page with my post about S.O.A.P. Panel and my favorite product. I’ve watched the soap panel blog posts for many years and I’d love to be part of the group.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Soap-Passion/333410846681737
Kelsey says
Hi Michael!
Thanks so much for your submission! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Julie says
I would love to be picked to try the new fragrances! I started making soap about 3 years ago and it was always “good” but thanks to a soapmaking group on facebook with 10,000 members and all of their fantastic tips and advice and soap queens videos and YouTube I’m getting “really good”. I’m impressing myself.
Julie Ahrens says
I posted the wrong facebook url. I don’t know who that is that it takes you too. 🙁
Mine is: https://www.facebook.com/luvmy3cats
Kelsey says
Hi Julie!
Awesome, thanks for your submission! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Ree Lesher says
I would LOVE to test some new fragrances. Every time I order products from Brambleberry I can’t wait to open it and sniff the free sample. Thanks so much for including this!!! It’s so difficult picking just one fragrance from Brambleberry. My favorite fragrance is KUMQUAT. https://www.brambleberry.com/Kumquat-Fragrance-Oil-P3335.aspx It’s a favorite of my customers too. Juicy, sweet and lovely. I purchased the 16 oz bottle last time as it blends wonderfully with other fragrances too.
I can’t say enough about Brambleberry’s fragrances and I could probably write pages but I chose to blog about one of my other favorite Brambleberry’s products… COLORANTS. Oh How I love COLOR!!! I purchased the 12 basic lab colors for High PH. OMG… love these. The color options are endless. Here’s the blog and it’s automatically posted to Facebook… http://www.dragonflydaydream.com/news
I’d love to be on the S.O.A.P. panel for spring and to combine both scents and colors. Cheers!
Kelsey says
Hi Ree!
Thanks so much for your entry Ree!
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Set of 12 LabColors: https://www.brambleberry.com/LabColors_Basic_12_Set_Small.aspx
Kelly M says
My favorite product is the fine iridescent glitter. I’ve used it in my peeps soap and embedded heart soap, and also glitterbomb bath bombs.
https://instagram.com/p/zigzezBu9v/?modal=true
I don’t work with cold process soap, but I make melt and pour soaps and bath products. I would love a chance to be on your S.O.A.P. panel and test out new scents.
Kelsey says
Hi Kelly!
I love adding glitter to my products! Thanks for your entry. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Fine iridescent glitter: https://www.brambleberry.com/Fine-Iridescent-Glitter-P4884.aspx
Emily Alvarez says
I’ve been wanting to apply for your S.O.A.P. panels for almost 3 years now! I’ve never applied because I didn’t think I had enough experience. But after several years, I’m finally comfortable offering to share my opinions! Your fragrance oils are the best I’ve ever tried, and I would love to be a part of this process. Thank you for the opportunity!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/70368812904044256/
https://www.facebook.com/bathcandysoap/posts/856220067750212:0
https://twitter.com/Airheademmy/status/570669723203084289
Kelsey says
Hi Emily!
Thanks so much for entering! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
R. Alexander says
Well, I would love to be chosen. I think it would be an absolute blast.
My favorite product from brambleberry at the moment is tobacco bay leaf fragrance. I use this fragrance in many products and mix it with so many other fragrances. Such as burnt sugar from brambleberry, also, I use both with 100% coconut oil to make a really good soap. It is a sweet and smokey flavor. I also, have to say that the 12 square mold is a favorite. It helps me make my coconut soaps perfectly every time.
Below are my social media links for this sweet product. (I would post more, but I’m literally waiting for my next brambkeberry delivery to show up tomorrow. Eek!)
Instagram, facebook, my blog, and Twitter! So in all I would love to be chosen.
https://instagram.com/p/zLP8W6iZYv/
https://m.facebook.com/Twenty8NorthBathBody/photos/pb.507937032650175.-2207520000.1424842927./662950400482170/?type=1&source=54&ref=bookmark
http://twentyeightnorth.com/2015/02/16/sugared-northwoods/
https://mobile.twitter.com/Twenty8North/status/567423580753772544
Kelsey says
Hi there!
Thanks a bunch for applying! Tobacco and Bay Leaf is hands down my favorite fragrance oil. I use it so much! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Tobacco and Bay Leaf Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Tobacco-Bay-Leaf-Fragrance-Oil-P5801.aspx
Burnt Sugar Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Burnt-Sugar-Fragrance-Oil-P5903.aspx
12 Bar Square Silicone Mold: https://www.brambleberry.com/12-Bar-Square-Silicone-Mold-P4908.aspx
Christa Graham says
This is such an awesome opportunity!!
Here’s the pin for my favorite mold: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/195836283773120610/
I would be honored to be a tester!
Kelsey says
Hi Christa!
Thanks for your submission! The 10″ Silicone Loaf Mold is my favorite too, I use it all the time. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
10″ Silicone Loaf Mold: https://www.brambleberry.com/10-Silicone-Loaf-Mold–P5199.aspx
Bradlie says
Hi!! 🙂
Here is my entry!!! I didn’t get to do the soap swap but this is just as exciting!!!
http://beisudsnbuds.blogspot.com/2015/02/entry-to-brambleberry-winter-2015-soap.html?m=1
Thanks!!
Kelsey says
Hi Bradlie!
Thanks so much for your entry! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Jan Climo says
thank you for the kits !! They are SO COMPLETE!! Love this!
Kelsey says
Hi Jan!
You are very welcome! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Stephenie Bunzel says
All of your products I have tried have been awesome, but I must say Bramble Berry’s customer service is the best part of the company. I do love how quickly your group responds and how helpful they are. They definitely go above and beyond.
I did narrow down to 2 products though ~ Green Tea Fragrance Oil and Peppermint Essential Oil, 1st Distill that I use to make my Peppermint Green Tea Latte Soap (these won out because this is my personal favorite soap that I fashioned after my favorite Starbucks drink). I Instagrammed about here: https://instagram.com/p/zgbDScDUCp/
Really would love a chance to be on the SOAP Panel and try out the new fragrances. 🙂
Kelsey says
Hi Stephenie!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to us. Also, thanks so much for applying. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Green Tea Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Green-Tea-Fragrance-Oil-P3892.aspx
Peppermint Essential Oil, 1st Distill: https://www.brambleberry.com/Peppermint-Essential-Oil-1st-Distill-P3828.aspx
Meghan Styles says
Would love to be chosen!! I applied last year and would love to win for the spring!!
https://www.facebook.com/Mkstylessoap?ref=bookmarks
Kelsey says
Hi Meghan!
Thanks for your application! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Cheryl Anway says
Wait, how do I just pick one product?!? Maybe I can get it down to a desert island top ten…
I posted on Facebook about how much I love Crisp Anjou Pear (best pear I’ve found) and my birch slab mold. I use that for all my soaping orders now, perfect bars every time!
Here is a link to my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.anway, with my status update with links to your products.
Here are the links to the two products I told all my friends about: https://www.brambleberry.com/36-Bar-Unfinished-Birchwood-Mold-P5167.aspx
https://www.brambleberry.com/Crisp-Anjou-Pear-Fragrance-Oil-P5258.aspx
Thank you for giving us all the opportunity to throw our hats in the ring, and possibly test your new scents. If I had known how much of a passion I would end up having for all things soapy, I would have started ten years sooner!
Take care!
Cheryl
Kelsey says
Hi Cheryl!
Thanks so much for applying! Crisp Anjou Pear Fragrance Oil is one of my favorites right now. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Imagene Farmer (Betsy Gundersen) says
Please pick me! I have tried so many times…I love all your products, esp the fragrances and have a wishlist a mile long of things to try…lol.
Kelsey says
Hi Betsy!
Thanks so much for applying! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Danielle says
I would love to become a tester to broaden my scope on scent options that are available. My website is http://www.daniandskye.wix.com/danishomemadeproduct and my social media site is http://www.facebook.com/danishomemadeproducts. Thanks.
Kelsey says
Hi Danielle!
Thanks a bunch for entering! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Cristina Poulsen says
My ultimate favorite @brambleberry product has GOT to be their 12-bar silicone #soapmold. Without it my products would fail to look professional! I should be selected for their 2015 S.O.A.P. team because my passion for #artisansoap and #soapmaking is still new and unbridled and I am having a BLAST experimenting in my humble soapmaking headquarters! #soapmolds #handmadesoap #brambleberry #soaplife #ilovesoap
IG: https://instagram.com/p/zgGELZjlA2/?modal=true
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PazzoPulitoSoap/photos/a.857828024239051.1073741828.857795470908973/867752793246574/?type=1&theater
Kelsey says
Hi Christina!
I love that mold as well! Thanks so much for your entry. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
12 Bar Square Silicone Mold: https://www.brambleberry.com/12-Bar-Square-Silicone-Mold-P4908.aspx
Lynne Wise says
I would LOVE to be on the S.O.A.P. Team especially as I am currently experimenting with fragrances for my butters and salves. Here is my social media post!
https://twitter.com/poeticlyspkng/status/570345986024828930
Kelsey says
Hi Lynne!
Thanks a bunch for applying! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
GABBY says
Here is my entry:
http://gabbyisactive.com/post/111977386291/passionfruit-rose-fragrance-and-flavor-oil
I love test panels and I love fragrances. hard to choose just one!
Kelsey says
Hi Gabby!
Awesome, thanks so much for applying! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Passionfruit Rose Fragrance and Flavor Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Passionfruit-Rose-Fragrance-And-Flavor-Oil-P3336.aspx
Valerie says
Since I don’t have the space, (or courage to do the CP yet) my absolute favorite Brambleberry product is the Premium Goats milk soap… I love the creamy lather, and even though it is MP, it is a long lasting bar. I’ve tried so many different bases over the years, and this one absolutely tops them all! It holds fragrance well, and is so easy to work with. It’s a great moisturizing soap.
I’ve been using this base for years, and have many repeat customers.
Kelsey says
Hi Valerie!
So glad you like the base! Also, thanks so much for your submission. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Goat Milk Melt and Pour: https://www.brambleberry.com/Goat-Milk-Melt-And-Pour-P3184.aspx
Estrellita says
I would love to be a part of the soap panel! I have been soaping since November. I make melt and pour, cp, and bath bombs. If I am given the opportunity to be part of the panel I will give my honest opinion and return the survey on time. My favorite Bramble Berry product is the Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil. It just smells so good! I have posted the link to it on my YouTube channel, Pinterest, and My Blog. And another good reason to be chosen is because I’m bilingual! I would agree to make a video on my results in Spanish and English, pin it, and make a blog post. Hopefully that would attract more Spanish speakers to soaping =)
here are my links
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qrRE_Lvc2U
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/534028468290153731/
Wordpess:
https://themamajuju.wordpress.com/2015/02/24/spring-2015-s-o-a-p-panel/
Thank you,
Estrellita
Kelsey says
Hi Estrellita!
Thanks so much for your submission! I love the Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil as well. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Cherry-Blossom-Fragrance-Oil-P4986.aspx
Marilyn Payne says
https://instagram.com/p/zfvFf7KxI-/
If I had to pick one…nope can’t do it! 🙂 I love the embedable soap paper! I’ve made so many special soaps for special people! Btw – I greatly appreciate the list of “white” fragrances. I go to it any time I am creating a soap that needs to stay white!
Thanks!
Marilyn 🙂
Kelsey says
Hi Marilyn!
Thanks so much for your submission! I love the water soluble paper as well. It creates such interesting looks in soap. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Water soluble paper: https://www.brambleberry.com/Water-Soluble-Paper-P3318.aspx
What are Water White Fragrance Oils: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/what-are-water-white-fragrance-oils/
Cris Brazil says
My Favorite Bramble Berry Products are the Peppermint and Tea Tree Essential Oils! I use them in everything! Soaps, lotion, scrubs, shampoos, and conditioners! Their many natural benefits and soothing aroma make them my most used ingredient!
Cris Brazil says
Sorry I was just trying to post a link to my FB page! Submission posted to Face Book. [email protected].
Kelsey says
Hi Cris!
Thanks so much for applying!
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Kelly says
Pick me, pick me, pick me! Pretty please?
http://thesoapingsoprano.com/blogs/blog/17242485-bramble-berrys-spring-2015-s-o-a-p-panel
Kelsey says
Hi Kelly!
Thanks so much for your submission! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Twootie says
Yay! Another SOAP panel. Here is my post on Facebook. Thanks for considering me.
https://www.facebook.com/twootietarte/photos/a.540645829352395.1073741832.533967893353522/768622179888091/?type=1&theater
Kelsey says
Hi Twootie!
Thanks so much for your submission! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Michele Axmaker Chapman says
http://soapyelephant.blogspot.com/2015/02/why-i-want-to-test-brambleberry-mystery.html
I’ve shopped Brambleberry for 15 years now, I have loved all the products they have! I so would LOVE the chance to participate in the 2015 spring SOAP panel!
Amanda says
Hi Michele!
Thanks so much for applying! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
joanne says
I would love to be on the panel..
Amanda says
Hi Joanne!
Thanks so much for your interest! To apply, just make a post on any social media outlet and include the link here 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Barbara Parks says
I would love to test the new samples for the Spring 2015 S.O.A.P. Panel. I currently have 160+ Bramble Berry fragrances that I use in Solid Lotion Bars, Soap (cold process and Brambleberry’s Melt & Pour), Bath Fizzys, Message Oils & Candles, Soy Wax Candles & Melts, Bath Salts, Bubble Bath, Body Sprays, Body Butters and many other products I sell. My grand daughter helps me choose new fragrances to try. I am currently working on new ideas for soap using some of the soap molds I purchased from Bramble berry 🙂
Amanda says
Hi Barbara!
It sounds like you have quite the collection! Thanks so much for applying 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Michele Axmaker Chapman says
https://twitter.com/soapyelephant/status/570263573626281985
http://soapyelephant.blogspot.com/2015/02/why-i-want-to-test-brambleberry-mystery.html
I love Brambleberry products, I pretty much exclusively use the micas and oxides from Brambleberry. For over 15 years I have purchased, soap molds, fragrance oils, micas, oxides, packaging, ingredients etc to keep me creative. I love how Anne-Marie and her team have been so helpful over the years! Customer service has always been a top priority and greatly appreciated!
Amanda says
Hi Michele!
Thank you so much for applying!
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Angela says
I love experimenting with new scents, and would love to be a part of this panel! I posted a bit about it on my blog yesterday:
http://ramblingsofacraftaholic.blogspot.com/
Amanda says
Hi Angela!
Thanks so much for applying to be on the panel! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Misty says
I am enjoying this journey into soap making. I love testing new scents and products. Some day, if we ever get the addition put up, I will have a room exclusive to soaping and will be able to move into cold process! In the mean time, I hope to be considered for the Spring S.O.A.P team! http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/2015/02/my-favorite-thing.html , https://www.facebook.com/misty.loges?fref=nf&pnref=story , https://www.facebook.com/groups/180783848636172/
Amanda says
Hi Misty!
Thanks so much for applying to be on the panel! I’m glad you are enjoying the colorants 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
M.M.Scented Bubbles Marie MacLean says
This would be such fun,I love making soap and this would give another{real reason} to make more.My very first soaps were made with Bramble Berry products and I was hooked! Yes I am a soapaholic.
Amanda says
Hi there!
Thanks for your interest in the panel! To apply, make a post on any social media outlet and post the link here 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Andrea Sayer says
I would love to be a part of this process. I soap exclusively with Nubian goat milk from my own herd. Since I know that my milk runs right at 5% butterfat this makes soaping not only fun but a challenge to keep the soap batch luxurious and easy to manipulate and light in color or able to have color added. And mostly it would be awesome to be able to give an honest opinion of the scents ability to hold true in pure goat milk soaps. So many scents change when you use only goat milk for the liquid and they seem to cause more discoloration and seizing issues. My links to the social media are Facebook I have a personal page and a business page (facebook djs creek farm); my personal website with its own blog http://www.djscreekfarm.com ; twitter account (iceprincess_38) ; and my blogger on Google (thefarmersdaughterondeercreek) (kiddingonthefarm). Thank you for considering me for this challenge and one of my favorite products you carry is the lab color colorants. They are more challenging in cp goat milk soap because the color changes are not what the test card tells you they will be but I have still created beautiful soaps after learning what mixes with the batter best.
Dawn says
Oh-pick Andrea!!! I also have nubians and am a beginning soap maker. I would love to hear more of how the scents work with milk. I will be checking out your website Andrea and good luck.
Amanda says
Hi Andrea!
Thanks so much for applying! Your goats are so cute 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Nicole says
I am new to soap making and so excited to get started. With this opportunity you will get a unbiased opinion and a go pro view of it all. The proceeds will go to my favorite animal shelter in NH.
Amanda says
Hi Nicole!
Thanks so much for applying! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Deb says
Hi,
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1617577808462287&id=1606758662877535
I would be so excited to become a panelist for the Spring 2015 S.O.A.P. Panel! I am a Newby Soaper! Just started creating soaps (mainly Hot-process) and Bath Bombs.
My most-est favorite-est item is Lemongrass Essential Oil! Wow! Its so strong and true to its original scent. I’ve made Bath Bombs with it and I’ve gotten great feedback so far. It is really great for stress relief, tried & true!
Thanks for the opportunity!
-Deb
https://www.brambleberry.com/Lemongrass-Essential-Oil-P3822.aspx
Amanda says
Hi Deb!
Thanks so much for applying! I’m so glad you love the Lemongrass Essential Oil 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Jenny Wren says
I would love to be a part of this! https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.moore.50115/posts/10205049398346368?pnref=story
Amanda says
Hi Jenny!
Thanks so much for applying 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Christi says
My post is here: https://www.pinterest.com/tinasmith200320/
Brambleberry.com’s Champagne Fragrance Oil is my absolute favorite fragrance oil. As hard as it might be to believe, it actually smells bubbly. The thing I love about this fragrance is that it’s great alone but, it can also be combined with everything. My favorite is a combination of Brambleberry’s Apricot Freesia and Champagne. Both fragrance come through saponification really well and 6 months later they still smell great.
I would love to be selected for the 2015 S.O.A.P panel. I believe I would be a great addition to the testing team because I make all manner of products, I have a great sense of smell and, based on customer comments, I have a good sense of what combines well with other fragrances. In addition, I know how to give constructive criticism when warranted. Plus – it would also be a lot of fun!
Amanda says
Hi Christi!
Thanks so much for applying! I’m so glad you love the Champagne Fragrance Oil, it’s one of my favorites as well 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Christi says
Oops! I just noticed that my link goes to the main page of my Pinterest. Here’s the link to the actual post about my favorite Brambleberry.com product.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/392657661237261496/
lisa maw curl says
I would love the opportunity to test your fragrances in my cp and hp soaps. Bramble berry is one of my favorite resources for ingredients and great information on their blog. Their team help to inspire me to make and try new things. It’s always good to learn and move out of one’s comfort zone…so pick me! 🙂
Amanda says
Hi Lisa!
Thanks so much for applying! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Maureen Russell says
I would love to be considered for you fragrance testing panel
For 2015. Here is my link to my FB which is Reeny’s Butterflies Blooms and Bees!
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=525166337626637&id=293166290826644
Amanda says
Thanks for applying Maureen! Your soap looks fantastic!
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Stephanie Taylor says
I would love to be considered for the S.O.A.P panel. I think this would be a great opportunity to try more of the great fragrances I already love. I don’t think there is anything from Brambleberry I don’t love. I love the tutorials, products and great customer service. My favorite item so far is the tall skinny silicone mold I received. It makes nice talk skinny bars. I love it!
Amanda says
Hi Stephanie!
Thanks for applying to be on the panel! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Penny Adler says
I would love to test new scents for you! My customers favorites are always different than mine, so this is a great chance to find more about their likes/dislikes and have a whole lot of fun doing it! I’d like to try some in liquid soaps, too, as I’m finding them harder to find the “right scent.” (Why is it different?!)
Here’s the details:
http://www.444farm.com/#!Fragrance-911/c1dm6/54ebe0630cf24f8d0058f8bf or
http://www.facebook.com/444Farm
Amanda says
Hi Penny!
You’re right, liquid soap can be a little different! Thanks so much for applying!
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Shelly Morris says
I am so in love with Bramble Berry and everything you do. I would be honored to take this journey as a S.O.A.P. panelist! I would love to be considered!
http://lionandrosesoap.blogspot.com/
Amanda says
Hi Shelly!
Thanks so much for applying, your soap looks great!
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Shelly says
It’s REALLY hard for me to just pick one favorite thing. Broadly, I’d say your selection of fragrance oils is to die for, and I have many many favorites.
https://www.brambleberry.com/Blackberry-Sage-Cybilla-Fragrance-Oil-P3360.aspx this is one of my absolute favorites. I love how the sweetness of the blackberries is blended with the woody scent of sage to create a beautiful fruity scent with a little something extra.
https://www.brambleberry.com/Champagne-Fragrance-Oil-P4374.aspx This is probably my most used fragrances. I love how versatile it is blending with other fragrances to provide a light citrusy pop of bubbly effervescence. It stands beautifully on its own as well as in blends.
https://www.brambleberry.com/Green-Tea-Cucumber-Fragrance-Oil-P5598.aspx I LOVE THIS SCENT. The first time I opened it I said that I wanted everything to smell like this. I’ve made bath bombs, bath melts, soaps, scrubs and lotion with this scent. It’s clean and green and fresh. Just amazing.
https://www.pinterest.com/wickedshelly/wishlist-soaping/ Here are a few more of my favorites.
Amanda says
Hi Shelly!
Thanks so much for applying! Your pinterest board looks great 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Amalia Diehl says
You have always been an inspiration to my soap making and a great help at times in need, not to mention your products are great!! By picking me to test new fragrances I can return the favor!
Kelsey says
Hi Amalia!
Thanks so much! Also, thank you for your entry. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Angela Gordon says
Would love to test the new fragrances in my cold process soaps and lotions! Have been making and selling soaps for 6 years now. Opened our shop in 2013, won Best of Agri-Missouri 2014 for our soaps!
Kelsey says
Hi Angela!
That’s awesome, congratulations! Thanks for your submission. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Sarah Torbeck says
Okie dokie. I would be more than happy to assist you with this endeavor. I own a small soap company (just like almost everyone on here! 😉 ). Still, it would be nice to be involved since I live, breathe and eat (oh wait, did I say, “Eat??” I meant absorb :-D). Anyway, lemme know if I can help.
Kelsey says
Hi Sarah!
Thanks so much for your submission! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Teresa Robeson says
I think I can tackle scent-testing this year! 😉
I posted my favorite product at https://twitter.com/TeresaRobeson/status/570055756998791168
as well as why I want to be on the S.O.A.P. panel https://twitter.com/TeresaRobeson/status/570058153150119936
Kelsey says
Hi Teresa!
Thanks so much for your application! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Addalaide says
Id love to do this!!! I only just started making soap but I have made a few batches! I think I would be a great candidate for this because I would love to take it as an opportunity to create more soap for myself. Also my cute little 10in mold is perfectly sized!!!
http://instagram.com/p/zd70p0PA9n/
Amanda says
Hi Addalaide!
Your soap looks fantastic 🙂 Thanks for applying!
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Isaac Burr says
Being a part of this would mean the world to a new soaper that has fallen in love with the craft. Never before have I found a hobby/skill that I think I excelled at this much. And love to do. If given this opportunity I would give no less than my 100% honest and fair opinion on the fragrances and how they held up in my testing. https://www.facebook.com/Pappy325/posts/10152594785061174
Amanda says
Hi Isaac!
I’m so glad you have been enjoying soaping 🙂 Thanks so much for applying!
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Madiecakes says
I mentioned one of my favorite BB products, which is the Vanilla Select Fragrance (https://www.brambleberry.com/Vanilla-Select-Fragrance-Oil-P3888.aspx) on my product page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/madiecakesfizzies). I have tried a few vanilla fragrances but this one is my favorite of the lot.
I would love to be selected for the S.O.A.P team because I love experimenting and exploring new soaping options! I could test out the fragrances in multiple products and I love blogging on my blog, so it would work well! Plus it gives me the perfect reason to start up my youtube channel so that I can show some of the creations I come up with using the fragrances.
Amanda says
Thanks so much for applying! Your soaps are so cute 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Dawn Miller says
Dawn Miller/ Dash Point, WA.
Ohhh I’d luvvvv 2!!! I’ve been making my own recipes for lotions, soaps, lip balms, perfumes, lotion bars & deodorant. I think I’d be a great asset 2 the soap panel. Mixing frags is my passion & LOVE!!!
Amanda says
Hi Dawn!
Thank you for applying to the panel! We will be announcing our selections soon 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Amanda Sexton says
Pick me!!! I would love to test the new fragrances and give feedback. I have been soaping for a little over a year now (cold process) and I am completely addicted to trying new fragrances, colors and techniques. I would also get feedback to share from friends (more than just my opinion).
I have also recently started making bath bombs and could test them out on those as well.
Pick me!!!!
Amanda Sexton says
https://www.facebook.com/amanda.r.sexton.1/posts/10206084308377751
Amanda says
Hi Amanda!
Thanks for applying! Great name by the way 😉
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Jessica Jackson says
Hello, everyone! My name is Jessica and here is my submission for Bramble Berry’s S.O.A.P. Spring Panel! I’ve loved everything I’ve gotten from BB so far, but my favorite is the 2 pound loaf mold (I’m still waiting on my 4 pound :D), along with the oils! Thanks so much for not only the wonderful products, but the education material (I.e. Soap Queen TV & Teach Soap) that come along with the quality products!!!
https://m.facebook.com/SpoonRiverDesign?refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSpoonRiverDesign&_rdr
Amanda says
Hi Jessica!
Thanks for applying! I’m so glad you are loving your mold 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Dawn Daus says
Hello, it would be alot of fun to test new fo’s! I love all of your products! It’s hard to pick just one but I suppose if I had to it would be your kumquat fo but then your green utensils and then everything else! My facebook is: http://www.facebook.com/sweet8addictions and I will most def be posting about my fav in a bit after I make my soap with it ☺Good Luck all ☺
Amanda says
Hi Dawn!
Thank you so much for applying! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Jennifer says
OH, I would love to be selected! It was so hard to pick ONE product from Brambleberry that I love since I’ve never been disappointed with any of my purchases! I also participate in the Soap Crafting class, which I especially love!
https://www.facebook.com/skylinesoapworks/posts/882466425132511
Amanda says
Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for applying to be on the panel 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Darlene says
I bought my first pair of doelings last May with the idea of breeding, milking and making soap. But, I got impatient and found my first milking doe and have started making soap with my goats milk. I have learned so much through Soap Queen online and you tube. I would enjoy the challenge of trying new fragrances and seeing how they work and smell.
My favorite product from Bramble Berry is the 2 lb mold and silicone liner. https://www.brambleberry.com/2-lb-Wood-Loaf-Mold-P5239.aspx and https://www.brambleberry.com/Silicone-Liner-for-2-lb-Wood-Mold-P5540.aspx My soap came out so nice-did not stick and looks great.
https://www.facebook.com/Irishbluenigeriangoats
Amanda says
Hi Darlene! Thanks so much for applying! We will be announcing the panelists soon 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Candice says
This is my submission for the panel. This is my second time applying for the panel, hopefully this time is a yes.
I love testing new items, I always learn something I didn’t know before. I think I would make a great asset to your panel. I can be very creative with names, and you just never know with fragrances, I love combining them:)
Thank you for the opportunity. Here are my submission links.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10204595378697345&id=1020716327&ref=bookmark
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=991747910838753&id=537808949565987&ref=m_notif¬if_t=notify_me&actorid=537808949565987
Amanda says
Thanks so much for your submission Candice! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Candice says
Thank you for the opportunity, I hope I made it. This is a really neat project.:)
Michael says
I along with everyone else would love the opportunity to be in on the testing and deciding on new Bramble Berry products. While I love all the fragrances ( I’d have to say that cranberry fig is really my ultimate favorite), I actually like the fixed oils the best. I’ve tried some from other places and they just aren’t the same as what I get from Bramble Berry – and the microwavable bags are nothing short of genius 🙂 However, I don’t have facebook or twitter or even a cell phone. Is there a way to enter other than by these means?
Kelsey says
Hi Michael!
Because we are an internet company, we feel like the best way to have people participate in this panel is by entering on social media. You can also post something on your blog or website if you have one! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Cranberry Fig Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Cranberry-Fig-Fragrance-Oil-P3933.aspx
Heat resistant plastic pouches: https://www.brambleberry.com/Search.aspx?k=heat+resistant+plastic+pouch
Eren Sizemore says
I love Bramble Berry products!!! I started making handmade soap because my husband has very sensitive skin. I started with some M&P bases from BB and then I moved to Cold Process and Hot Process. I started a Blog and a Facebook page for my fans. I work a full time job but I spend weekends and nights soaping for fun. I love to share my creations with my friends and family. I hope I can make this hobby a full time job someday. My favorite products are their silicone molds, bee wax, lip balm tubes, and oils. If you haven’t tried BB products, don’t wait any longet. They have really good quality!!!
Please pick me!!!
Eren S.
Eren Sizemore says
My Tweeter: https://twitter.com/erensizemore
Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/wjiiK-wDVq/?modal=true&ref=badge
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/117586240247454956/
Kelsey says
Hi Eren!
So glad you like the products! Thanks for your submission. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Katherine M. says
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/171981279497018181/
Always up for a fun challenge!!! 😉
Katherine M.
Soaps by Kat
Kelsey says
Hi Katherine!
Thanks so much for signing up! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Catherine Keller says
I would LOVE to test out mystery scents! I just recently retired and have a lot of time to test! My favorite Bramble Berry scent is the first one I think I ever ordered – Pearberry! It just makes me smile!
Kelsey says
Hi Catherine!
Thanks so much for your entry! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Pearberry Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Pearberry-Fragrance-Oil-P3929.aspx
June Hess says
I love everything that I’ve gotten from Brambleberry but my favorite thing has got to be the “Dark Rich Chocolate” fragrance oil- I made “brownies” with them and they smelled so good I had to warn people it was SOAP!
I would love to be a tester!
Kelsey says
Hi June!
Thanks so much for your submission! That’s one of my favorite fragrance oils. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Dark Rich Chocolate Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Dark-Rich-Chocolate-Fragrance-Oil-P3881.aspx
Rachel says
I would love to be on the S.O.A.P. Panel! I make CP goat milk soap and lotion. The scents would also be tested in a Rose Clay Sugar Scrub, salt scrub, and possibly bath bombs. If the scents make it through my goat milk soap making process, they would be good ones for sure! I really love testing new products to see which work and which don’t. Here is a link to a post I made about my favorite BB product… BTMS-50!!
https://www.facebook.com/HorseCreekSoapCo/posts/811551915548406
Kelsey says
Hi Rachel!
Thanks so much for your submission!
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Rachel says
I forgot to add this one! I feel it’s only appropriate I share my pin from my favorite FO you all carry. Not to mention it’s fitting as it was selected by the S.O.A.P. panel! Shave and a Haircut… it smells sooooo good. I can’t keep it in stock.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/354728908125501779/
Heidi says
I would LOVE to be selected for the S.O.A.P. team because I truly love soaping, creating wax melts, body butters and i absolutely love testing new fragrances, it’s like Christmas!
https://instagram.com/p/zdno-Nmj_y/?modal=true
https://www.facebook.com/CharmedByTheCountry/photos/a.369582983207631.1073741853.172487992917132/417305545102041/?type=1&theater
Kelsey says
Hi Heidi!
Thanks so much for signing up Heidi! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Donna Baird says
I have loved all the products I have used from Brambleberry , especially the goats milk melt and pour! Would love to test new fragrances!
Kelsey says
Hi Donna!
Thanks so much for your submission! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Goat Milk Melt and Pour: https://www.brambleberry.com/Goat-Milk-Melt-And-Pour-P3184.aspx
Imagene Farmer (Betsy Gundersen) says
https://www.brambleberry.com/Soap-BevellerShaver-P4141.aspx I love the fragrances and the beveler tool!! Please pick me for the panel!!
Kelsey says
Hi Betsy!
Thanks so much for your entry! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Amy Buoni says
I’m not sure how to post a link, so I’m trying again!
Amy Buoni says
I would LOVE to do this! Pick meeeee
Kelsey says
Hi Amy!
Thanks so much for your entry! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Leah Robison says
I would love, LOVE to do this! I’m not sure how to post the link to instagram but I’m at hydrangeasoapco
Leah Robison says
Maybe this: https://instagram.com/p/zdlfPPvy1z/
Or this?: https://instagram.com/hydrangeasoapco
Kelsey says
Hi Leah!
Thanks so much for your submission! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Alesia says
I would love to try out the new fragrances for the Spring!
Kelsey says
Hi Alesia!
Awesome, thanks so much for applying! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Lori says
I love sniffing new smells, and trying new things. Would LOVE the opportunity to be a panelist!
Kelsey says
Hi Lori!
Awesome, thank you so much for your entry! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
marcia says
I would enjoy testing new scents. What, I am looking for is a strong scent for my hot process soap. I also would use the scents in bath bombs. Melt and pour soap creations. Sugar scrub cubes. My hot process, seems to be my scent problem. So, if you want me to test it. I think that would be a big experiment. I’d love to give it a shot. Rise and Shine is one of my favorites. I’d really like to capture that in a hot process batch. https://www.brambleberry.com/Rise-And-Shine-Fragrance-Oil-P3941.aspx
Kelsey says
Hi Marcia!
Thank you so much for your entry! I love that fragrance oil too. It’s so bright and happy. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Michelle says
So fun! I would love to do this. I think it would be a great learning experience for myself to see what I would and could do.
Kelsey says
Hi Michelle!
Awesome, thanks so much for applying! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Carly says
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/141230138290737371/
Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! 🙂 I missed out on the soap swap – so disappointed about that! This would be even better though!
Kelsey says
Hi Carly!
Thanks so much for your submission! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry